Do you think that the house rent in 2009 will goes down?

Abmor
By Abmor

I n this recent world economy breakdown; do you think the rent charges will goes down or up in 2009.

By soniya• 8 Dec 2008 14:05
Rating: 5/5
soniya

Rent will go down after barwa will land its 1st 1900 Budget home & now bank will start asking loan from the new apartment owner who took loan but till date were paying only interest not actual installments.

Nearly 40% flat are empty but owner not giving at reduce rate yet but will soon come down..not much but at least 25%...

Now also if Companies going for whole building rent agreement 2 bhk are at the rate 6500-7000 per flat but not at retail hire...

Dubai real estate also complete down but they are not accepting..

All what go high beyond its real value have to come down..not today then tomorrow it will...

By watchmandoha• 8 Dec 2008 06:16
Rating: 5/5
watchmandoha

Most Likely.

Take a look - Gulf-times December 3 2008 issue - page 11 (half page advertisement!) by Qatari Itallian Group.

Studio - 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom with A?C, non furnished -QR 35,800 at yearly rate --- that's QR 2,983 monthly rate.

Flat - e bedroom, kitchen, 2 bathroom, hall A/C - QR 58,500 - and that'sQR 4,875 monthly rate

and a lot more. these are available on Bn omran, al nasser, al kheesa, al mansoura najma, al sadd, umghulina, new doha.

By anonymous• 8 Dec 2008 05:31
Rating: 2/5
anonymous

All speculations are in that theory; however, it seems very far in reality.

We all hope that at least 25% lower rental within six (6) months time would take effect.

Lets pray for it!!

Cheers..

By z_zied• 8 Dec 2008 02:41
Rating: 5/5
z_zied

only high incomers will benefit as propmters need to pays banks so they reduce rents i.e 9K to 5K, but for the middle and low incomers (my category) we will not benefit because there is no offer in this catefgory, hopefully after the completion of barwa project..

Inchallah !!!

By nadt• 8 Dec 2008 00:07
nadt

I dont think so, but i sincerely hope so..

By anonymous• 7 Dec 2008 23:41
anonymous

Sorry! Ignore the above answer... my mistake (and I can't edit/remove an answer?)

By anonymous• 7 Dec 2008 23:38
anonymous

Can you re-post in English please?

By anonymous• 7 Dec 2008 23:35
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

I hope it goes down, but I believe there is still a supply/demand imbalance in the industry.

I pessimistically think that rents will stay about the same for the next few years, and may actually rise.

One thing that might result in rents declining is if a lot of Qatari companies get rid of a lot of ex-patriate staff due to the economic downturn, or if forecast numbers of people moving to Qatar don't arrive.

By johnsmk• 7 Dec 2008 23:01
johnsmk

I think rate wont be go down but i rely hope so. Let wish Qatar be a best place to stay. I love Qatar and Qatar love me too...

By Raymondo• 7 Dec 2008 22:51
Rating: 4/5
Raymondo

Very unlikely... there is a shortage of housing in Doha. Unlike in western countries, local Landlord's holding cost is almost nil... therefore there is no rush to let out their units below their expectation... Let me know if you need specific data on the Doha real estate market.. I can furnish you some stats to give you an idea where the rental market is going..

By yonicks• 7 Dec 2008 22:48
Rating: 5/5
yonicks

yes but not so much. i think between 40-50 %.

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